PROHIBITED ARTICLES

European Commission adopted the Regulation (EC) No 1546/2006 (amending the Regulation (EC) No 622/2003) on 4 October 2006, which lays down measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security. The Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 17 October 2006 and entered into force on 6 November 2006.

List of prohibited articles:1) The following articles and substances are not permitted to be carried into the security restricted area of an airport or into the cabin of an aircraft

a) Guns, firearms and weaponsAny object that can be used as a weapon or capable of causing injuries, for example:

d) Explosives and flammable substancesAny explosive or highly combustible substances which poses a risk to the health of passengers and crew, or the security and safety of the aircraft or property, for example:

e) Chemical and toxic substancesAny chemical or toxic substance which poses a risk to the health of passengers and crew, or the security and safety of the aircraft or property. The complete list is available at http://www.ecaa.ee/atp/?keel=en

f) LiquidsUnless in individual containers with a capacity not greater than 100 millilitres or equivalent and contained in one transparent re-sealable plastic bag of a capacity not exceeding 1 litre. The contents of the plastic bag shall fit comfortably and the bag shall be completely closed. All liquids shall be presented in the examination point for controlling.

Security staff may refuse access to a security restricted area of the airport and the cabin of anaircraft any passenger in possession of articles or substances not contained in the list of prohibited items over which the person performing security control has concern.